West View High School - Westvian Yearbook (West View, PA)

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Class Oiiicers First Row-Stuar: Vfarn , lr Caruso, Gene Miller. Second RDWJMISS Grab, Lois Welx- el, Sue Beall, Miss Rucker, CLAIRE AITKENHEAD-When she wasn't riding horses, Claire was busy drawing posters for our Alma Mater. Her blue eyes and golden hair will entrance the cowpokes when she leaves these parts for her beloved West. Westvian 3, 4, West Wind 3, 4, Sigma Phi Sigma 3, 4, Art Club 3, Class Play 3, Y-Teen 3. THANE R. AMANN-Tall, blond, and handsome, he was keenly interested in football and the gang. Thane started many a feminine heart to flutter with his amiable grin and blue eyes. Football 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 3, 4. AUDREY ANTON-No one in West View was liked more than this efficient, even-tempered miss. Audrey was sure to make a success of everything she attempted. Music and sports oc- cupied a lot of her time. Sigma Phi Sigma 3, 4, Y-Teen 3, 4, G. A. A. 3, Executive Council 3, -1, Westvian 3, 4, Girls Chorus 3, 4, Chorus 4. THELMA APPEL-Thelma's pleasant personality and pretty smile will make some boss a charming secretary. She was out- standing in commercial work, loved music and voice class. Chorus 3, 4, Girls Chorus 3, 4, Y-Teen 3, Westvian 3, 4, Sigma Phi Sigma 4, Chapel Choir 4, Mikado 3, Class Play 3. MIRIAM LOUISE ARCHER-Carefree, laughing Mimi always had an admirer. Her wonderful sense of humor and ever- present smile made her popular with everyone. Sigma Phi Sigma 2, 3, 4, Library Club l, 2, 3, 4, Y-Teen 3, 4, West Wind 4, Wesvian 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Girls Chorus 3, 4, Speech Club 2, N. F. L. Z, Latin Club 2. WILLIAM CHARLES ARMSTRONG-Fight team fight! A cry never to be forgotten as f'Big Bill cheered our team to vic- tory on the football field. His classroom antics will never be forgotten. Wrestling 2, 3, 4, Football 1, Hi-Y 4, Student Council 4, 18

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The entire governing body includes the Cabi- net Officers, who were elected in the spring of 1949 by a vote of the entire student body, and one representative chosen from each homeroom. ln case a member is unable to attend the meet- ing, an alternate is sent in his place. All proceedings of the Council are dittoed and distributed to every homeroom for reading and discussion. They are also prominently post- ed on special bulletin boards for all to see. This task was overseen by Secretary Harriet Donop. Because of the smooth functioning of this sys- tem, numerous delegations have visited West View from other schools to study the methods employed. Of particular interest to the visitors has been the election system at West View which screens candidates for cabinet posts after an open primary nomination. Council has given much attention in the past year to problems of the cafeteria, the Hall Patrol, cleanliness about the school, the suc- cessful functioning of Shuffle Shop, and the widest possible publicity for all school activities and honors. Of specal note is the duty of coun- cil to set up and administer an activity point system which awa1'ds recognition to outstand- ing students on Commencement night. This yearls cabinet officers are Activities, Charles Gressangg Shuffle Shop, Charlene Ehrenfriedg Traffic, Hubert Garverg Publicity, Dave Lebog Sanitation, Charles McKaing and the officers previously mentioned. First Rzw- Cave Roy, Harriet Donop, Charlene Ehrenfrxed, Norman Brenneis. Second Row--Chuck Gresscmg, Dave Lebo, Stuart Warner, l-lub Gcxrver, Chuck Mrlioin.

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GEORGE FREDERICK ASCHE- Ash could usually be found flat on his back, investigating the mechanism of a car. The 3:15 bell was always welcome to George, for he had an un- accountable aversion to teachers. H-Y 4. RUTH FRANCES BARKUS-With a devilish gleam in her eye, Ruthie saw to it that there was never a dull moment. She is especially talented in Journalism and will go far in that field. West Wind 4. MILDRED D. BATISTA-Ever smiling Millie put class after class in stitches with her witty cracks and giggles. Mystery programs rated high with Millie, and she was an avid fan of the t'Wildcats. Y-Teen 3, Chorus 3, 4, G. A. A. 4, Girls Chorus 4. ROBERT T. BAUMAN-A friendly fellow, Bob's favorite sport was wrestling. We hope the sun will dance on his farm of the future. Wrestling 3, 4. SARAH SUE BEALL-Sue has been one of West View's favor- ites for the past four years. As secretary of her class for the last three years, she performed her duties perfectly. Her large list of activities proved how busy she was. Library Club l, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, Vice President 3, Y-Teen 3, 4, Chorus 4, Class Secretary 2, 3, 4: Sigma Phi Sigma 2, 3, 4, West Wind 4, Westvian 3, 47 Speech Club 2, 3, Latin Club 2. ANN LYN BECKER-Known to all as Becky, she did much to boost school spirit as a cheerleader and as president of our pep club. We wish happiness and success for her future. Chorus l, 3, 4, Girls Chorus 3, 4, West VV'1nd 4, Speech Club 2, 3, 4, Vice Presl- dent 4, N. F. L. 2, 3, 4, Sigma Phi Sigma 2, 3, 4, President 4, Cheerleading 4, Y-Teen 3, 4, Westvian 3, 4, Chapel Choir 4. ROBERT BELLES-A quiet lad and wonderful person to know was Bob. When not enjoying Mr. Smith's English class, he was often playing baseball. Latin Club l, Chorus 1. MARY ELIZABETH BENSON-HBense is a gal with plenty of pep, for whizzing around the roller rink was tops with her. She is a snappy twirler in the Ross Township Cadettes. Mary disliked history but liked the many friends that she made. Y-Teen 3, 4, G. A. A, 4, Girls Chorus 4, DORIS BETZ-Laughing, brown-eyed Bets was always up to something devilish. She was an enthusiastic rooter at the foot- ball games. Doris was a devotee of the silver screen. We are sure she will have a successful future. Y-Teen 3, 4, West Wind 4, G. A. A. 4, Sigma Phi Sigma 4, Westvian 4. CLAIR J. BLACK-One of those hard-working wrestlers, Blackie was forever trying to lose weight. He showed quite a flair for algebra and was a whiz at selling magazines in our campaign. Wrestling 2, 3, 4, Student Council 4, Hx-Y 4, Athletic Association 3, 4. IDA MAE BLOOM-Ida Mae was a quiet lassie and very handy with a needle. None of this bebop music for her, she liked semi-classical much better. Ida did well on the gym floor also. G. A. A, 3, 4, F. H. A. 3, 4, ELIZABETH ANN BOVILL-The band liked Betty, and Betty liked the band. Never will we forget what a wonderful job she did as librarian. Her bubbling enthusiasm was seen at every football game. Orchestra 3, 4, Band Librarian 4, Sigma Phi Sigma 4, 'Westvian 4. 19